The Up in Arms, Oxford, is part of the Dodo Pub Co – known for award-winning interiors, top-notch burgers, Neapolitan pizzas, and unbeatable vibes. At its core, we are neighborhood pubs, focusing on serving our customers with products we’re 100% proud of, with our people we are 100% committed to.
From the bar we offer a wide selection of amazing craft beers, wines, wonks & cocktails all served up by knowledgeable and passionate staff to customers that care about quality and community.
From the kitchens, we serve authentic Neapolitan pizzas cooked at 450C in our wood-fired oven and renowned burgers which are ground by our seriously good butcher. We also serve up some tasty sides and spicy wings.
As Sous Chef you will assist the Head Chef in managing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. You’ll be a natural leader with excellent communicating skills with the ability to offer support & development to your team. As a kitchen manager you will need to be organised with a no compromise attitude in delivering only the very best for our customers
We’re currently seeking a positive and passionate Sous Chef to join the crew!
What we're looking for in a Sous Chef:
- Assist the Head Chef in the management of their kitchen.
- Create an inspiring environment.
- Build and nurture an exceptional team.
- Be a champion of our Dodo principles: product quality, customer experience, and standards delivered with pride and care.
- Maintain a high-performance mindset, striving to be the best pub in the area.
- Assist the Head Chef in delivering a high standard of compliance and safety.
- Bring a positive and friendly outlook with a no-compromise attitude when delivering the best for our customers. You genuinely care.
What we offer in return
- £31000 p/a
- Service Charge (100% goes to the team - our data shows approx. £200-£250 per month (full time)
- Paid Overtime
- Food On Shift
- 20% off - Food & Drink at all Dodo Pubs
- Head Chef Learning & Development Program – many of our HCs started as team members and now run their own Dodo kitchens or work in operations
- Great work/life balance
- Annual Team Party
- Christmas Day & Boxing Day Off
The next steps
· If you’ve read this job advert and sounds like your thing, check out our Instagram & website to see what we’re about
· Click apply and tell us a bit about yourself
· One of our managers will contact you to invite you for a coffee & chat followed by a trial shift where we can get to know each other
· We’ll make you a job offer within 48 hours
· You’ll spend your first week with our buddy coach where they will show you the ropes and (more importantly) taste all our amazing pizzas, burgers & beers!
Job Types: Permanent, Zero hours contract, Full-time
Pay: From £31,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
